NFL Draft In Pittsburgh: New Details And Renderings Released

PITTSBURGH, PA —The National Football League has provided additional information on the NFL Draft that will occur in the city in April and on Tuesday released the first renderings of what the draft will look like.

The draft is expected to be the largest sporting event in the city's history, with an estimated crowd of between 500,000 and 700,000 people attending. The draft will occur April 23-25.

“We’re excited by the NFL’s release of renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft,” Dan Rooney, vice president of business development and strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers, said in a statement.

“Football fans from around the world will see how Pittsburgh’s iconic landscape creates a natural amphitheater, providing the perfect setting for this world-class celebration of football – all in the heart of Western Pennsylvania – a region that holds a unique place in the history of the game."

The draft theater and main stage will be located just outside of Acrisure Stadium. Elements of the NFL Draft Experience, the league’s interactive fan festival, will be located at Point State Park.

Connecting the Draft Theater and the NFL Draft Experience will be two signature Pittsburgh elements. The Roberto Clemente Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic and activated as a pedestrian-only fan corridor, creating a walkable connection between the North Shore and Downtown.

In addition, the Gateway Clipper Fleet will provide river transportation between Draft sites.

“The layout of the 2026 NFL Draft campus is intentionally designed to celebrate Pittsburgh’s sense of place,” said Jerad Bachar, President & CEO of VisitPittsburgh.

“From the North Shore to Point State Park, across the Roberto Clemente Bridge and along the rivers, this draft will showcase our city’s character, connectivity, and hospitality in a way only Pittsburgh can.”

Additional details regarding fan entry points, transportation operations, and event logistics will be announced as draft week approaches.